Mojave Desert AQMD

The Community Relations & Education Department
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The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) invites you to apply for the 2007-2008 Exemplar Awards, the District's annual air quality achievement awards.

According to Webster's Dictionary, the word "exemplar" may be used to describe that which serves as a model, ideal or example worthy of imitation by others. Hence, the MDAQMD is seeking to recognize exemplary businesses, agencies, organizations, educational institutions and individuals ("Nominee") who have demonstrated a keen awareness of the Mojave Desert’s air quality and have made an outstanding contribution to the prevention and/or control of air pollution within High Desert communities.

Click Here for Nomination Packet

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All entries must be postmarked or date-stamped by MDAQMD staff no later than Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5:00 P.M.

MOJAVE “GREEN” BUSINESS PROGRAM

A positive-incentive program aimed at recognizing gas stations that work proactively to prevent air pollution at their establishments. Fueling stations which pass their annual air quality inspections error-free and have logged no violations over the past year are eligible to be named Mojave Green Businesses.

MDAQMD is committed to helping small businesses such as fueling stations identify solutions to source reductions through educational and technical assistance. A variety of free compliance services, including on-site technical consultations are available through the District.

The stations listed have met the afore mentioned requirements and have received recognition as a Mojave Green Business. We encourage the public to visit these stations in support of their outstanding commitment to help prevent of air pollution.

Click here to view winners, past and present!!

Calendar of Ongoing & Upcoming Events

Clean Power Education Center (CPEC) - Promoting renewable sources of energy for the benefit of our environment. CPEC is designed to educate and raise awareness throughout our community on the various alternative energy choices now available that can impact our present world energy demand. On display is a 1/48 scale working model of the District's Solar Electric System, a display on how a solar cell works, actual size PV solar cells, a Solar Kiosk - a touch screen, interactive display customized to the MDAQMD's specific system, showcasing the Districts solar electric system, highlighting it's performance data. To schedule a tour contact the MDAQMD Community Relations & Education Department at (760) 245-1661 ext. 6104. (CPEC Brochure, click here) CPEC photo galary (click here).

Contests

Science Fairs - Hosted by schools throught the Mojave Desert, sponsored by the MDAQMD & the Air & Waste Management Association (Mojave Desert Chapter) - Judges select the most Outstanding Environmental Science Project, award recipients receive a $50 savings bond.

2007 Pollution Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners- Our 12th annual Pollution Prevention Poster Contest celebrated in 3rd Week of September annually, has concluded. This years theme is "Taking Action For Cleaner Air " The 2007 Poster Contest winners will be featured in the 2008 calendar displaying the winning posters. The calendar will included a dry-erase marker so you can write important events right on the calendar! Contact the Community Relations & Education department for more information (760) 245-1661 ext. 6717.

**2007 Pollution Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners - "Taking Action For Cleaner Air!"**
	Category: Ages 4-7 Juan Carlos Vidamo, 1st Place; Madison Mohler, 2nd Place; Alyssa Esquivel, 3rd Place of Cameron Elementary, Barstow; Carissa Vera, 4th place of Victoria Magathan, Adelanto. Category: Ages 8-11 Alex Dunagan, 1st Place; Joel Pimentel, 2nd Place of St. Timothy's, Apple Valley; Brianna Soerjono, 3rd Place; Alyssa Engle, 4th Place of Riverview Middle School, Helendale. Category: Ages 12-18 Youni Choi, 1st Place of Riverview Middle School, Helendale; Isla Sullivan, 2nd Place from Newberry Springs; Jennifer Salinas, 3rd Place of Cobalt Middle School; Krystal Deena, 4th Place of Hesperia Jr. High School. The winning posters will be displayed in the District's 2008 calendar which will be available in December from the MDAQMD offices at 14306 Park Avenue, Victorville 92392 or you can call (760) 245-1661 ext. 6717 to request a copy in December '07.

In the News

Air District Offers Grants For Cleaner Heavy-Duty Vehicles & Equipment (Media Release)
High Desert Residents Breathe Cleanest Air in Seven Years This Summer (Media Release)
MDAQMD Places 3rd in Statewide Competition, (Media Release)

Mojave Environmental Education Consortium (MEEC)

2006 Environmental Teacher of the Year, Media Release
2005 Environmental Teacher of the Year

Community Relations Manager:
Violette Roberts	M-F	(760) 245-1661 ext. 6104	vroberts@mdaqmd.ca.gov
Community Relations & Edu. Specialist:
Cynnthia Wray	M-F	(760) 245 -1661 ext. 6717	cwray@mdaqmd.ca.gov